Micropterix completella

(Micropterix completella)

Description

Micropterix completella is a species of moth belonging to the family Micropterigidae. It was described by Otto Staudinger in 1871. It is known from Sardinia.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:

Kingdom: Animalia

Phylum:

Class: Insecta

Order:Lepidoptera

Family:Micropterigidae

Genus:Micropterix

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